Lake Elmer Thomas Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Elmer Thomas Dam is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 103 ft (taller than 99.6% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 421 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 11.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 342 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25,516 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00466 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Elmer Thomas Dam?
Lake Elmer Thomas Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Elmer Thomas Dam?
Lake Elmer Thomas Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Elmer Thomas Dam built?
Lake Elmer Thomas Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Elmer Thomas Dam?
Lake Elmer Thomas Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Elmer Thomas Dam?
Lake Elmer Thomas Dam has a dam height of 103 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Lake Elmer Thomas Dam last inspected?
Lake Elmer Thomas Dam was last inspected on September 25, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.